About
Engineer.
Builder.
Thinker.
Software Engineer with a systems-first mindset. I build scalable products, architect robust backends, and ship experiences that hold up at scale - shaped by a breadth of real-world engineering across 20+ countries.
Philosophy
How I think about software
Systems First
I don't write features - I architect systems. Every line of code is a decision about scalability, maintainability, and long-term product health.
Product Thinking
Technical excellence without product insight ships the wrong thing fast. I care deeply about why we're building something, not just how.
Global Perspective
Having delivered 100+ projects for organizations across 20+ countries, I bring a global understanding of diverse product contexts, distributed teams, and international engineering standards.
Experience
Engineering Journey
Olee AI LLC
Feb 2025 – Present
1yr 5mo · Full-time · On-site
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Software Engineer
Aug 2025 - Present- •Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern web technologies.
- •Build and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, and cloud-based solutions to support business requirements.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while maintaining performance, security, and reliability standards.
- •Participate in system architecture discussions, code reviews, technical planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure smooth deployment processes.
- •Contribute to AI-powered products, automation workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
Intern – Software Engineer
Feb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos- •Assisted in the development and maintenance of web applications across frontend and backend systems.
- •Worked within Agile development teams, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and feature delivery.
- •Developed and integrated APIs, implemented new features, and fixed application issues to improve user experience.
- •Collaborated with senior engineers through code reviews, testing, debugging, and deployment activities.
- •Gained hands-on experience in software architecture, version control, and modern development workflows.
- •Contributed to building scalable production-ready applications while learning industry best practices.
Software Developer
2020 – 2024Independent · Remote · University & Early Career
Alongside my degree, I independently designed and shipped 100+ full-stack systems for organizations across 20+ countries - spanning SaaS platforms, e-commerce, automation, and AI-integrated products. Solving real engineering problems repeatedly and at breadth built a depth of technical intuition and product judgment that accelerated my professional growth well beyond the classroom.
Background
Education
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
MSc in Information Technology - Enterprise Applications Development
Currently pursuing a two-year MSc specializing in Enterprise Applications Development (EAD), focused on enterprise architecture, system integration, cloud deployment, and large-scale application design - building toward software architecture roles alongside ongoing industry work.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, building a strong foundation in computing and software engineering principles. Complemented academic learning with self-driven study and hands-on projects, strengthening problem-solving, analytical thinking, and modern software development skills for real-world, scalable solutions.
Achievements
Nalanda College Colombo
GCE Advanced Level (A/L)
During my time at Nalanda College, I was deeply involved in extracurricular leadership and community activities, which played a vital role in my personal and professional development. These experiences helped me build strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills - learning to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, coordinate events, and take responsibility within student-led initiatives.
Activities & Societies
Expertise
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
AI & Automation
Engineering Practices
Recognition
Achievements
Finalist - DevHeads 2024 Buildathon
ICBT Campus
Finalist - Ballerina Coding Challenge
WSO2 & IEEE UoM
Finalist - Benchmark 3.0
SLIIT
Credentials
Certifications
Neo4j Certified Professional
Neo4j
Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert
Postman
Docker Basics to Advanced
Udemy
Spring Boot & Microservices
Udemy
GenAI 101 with Pieces
Pieces
Custom Copilot & Linux on Windows
Microsoft Learn
Community
Giving Back
Organizing Committee
IEEE CodeX Sri Lanka
Chief Editor
NJOBA '22 Group
Student Member
IEEE & IEEE CS
Community Moderator
Devs.LK
Let's work together.
Open to software engineering opportunities, technical discussions, and professional networking.